Digging Deeper

Furnishing a Bedchamber: Furniture

December 26, 2018By Lauren KrautCuratorial & Collections No Comments

Read about the Madison family furniture in John Payne Todd’s bedchamber.

Resources for Beginning Genealogists: Finding Your Ancestor in the Census

December 17, 2018By Hannah ScruggsResearch No Comments

The federal census is a starting point, but there are challenges for tracing African American genealogy prior to 1870.

The Mysterious Riding Garment

December 13, 2018By Leanna SchaferCuratorial & Collections No Comments

Learn how we uncovered the story of a curious set of Marion duPont Scott’s riding clothes.

Working Together to Discover “Madison, the Person”

December 12, 2018By Russell HalleyCuratorial & Collections, Education & Visitor Engagement 3 Comments

Going beyond Madison, the Icon

Furnishing a Bedchamber: Wallpaper & Textiles

December 7, 2018By Lauren KrautCuratorial & Collections 1 Comment

How do we know John Payne Todd’s room had blue wallpaper and red textiles?

What is Fieldwork?

December 4, 2018By Elizabeth SweenyArchitecture & Historic Preservation No Comments

Ever wonder how architectural historians do their work?

So Fresh and So Clean: Iron Conservation at Montpelier

November 30, 2018By Ben KirbyArchaeology & Landscape Restoration 2 Comments

Walk through our conservation process with Archaeology Lab Manager Ben Kirby!

Holiday Greetings from the Madisons

November 26, 2018By Hilarie M. HicksResearch No Comments

The Madisons’ letters give a festive insight into their celebration of the Christmas season.